New to Calibre

ferretman · 08-22-2014, 08:19 AM

Hi

Just started using Calibre. On the main interface I have adjusted the Title, Author(s), Date etc columns to my required size. This is fine, but every time I close the computer down, on restarting Calibre, it has returned to the default setting.

How do I save these settings once made, as I can't see any save function, only Restore Default Layout.

Thanks

Anthem · 08-22-2014, 10:32 AM

Well... this is a pickle. My calibre keeps any of the changes I have made across different sessions...

Usually, calibre settings are stored in your Appdata\Roaming\calibre directory. But I don't see anything in there like a .conf file that would have easily user accessible editable data.

Perhaps try backing up your calibre Library and re-installing calibre? A new version 2.0 was just released, perhaps give that a try?

HarryT · 08-22-2014, 10:39 AM

Please post in the correct forum. Calibre questions belong in the Calibre forum, to where I'm now moving this.

eschwartz · 08-26-2014, 11:46 AM

Does seem very weird...

This setting is, however, set within the specific library database, and is backed up in the metadata_db_prefs_backup.json in the key "library_view books view state", subkey "column_sizes". NOT in %APPDATA%\calibre

08-22-2014, 08:19 AM	#1
ferretman Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2013 Device: Paperwhite	New to Calibre Hi Just started using Calibre. On the main interface I have adjusted the Title, Author(s), Date etc columns to my required size. This is fine, but every time I close the computer down, on restarting Calibre, it has returned to the default setting. How do I save these settings once made, as I can't see any save function, only Restore Default Layout. Thanks

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08-22-2014, 10:32 AM	#2
Anthem Guru Posts: 704 Karma: 1622328 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: USA Device: Kindle Oasis, OnePlus Nord	Well... this is a pickle. My calibre keeps any of the changes I have made across different sessions... Usually, calibre settings are stored in your Appdata\Roaming\calibre directory. But I don't see anything in there like a .conf file that would have easily user accessible editable data. Perhaps try backing up your calibre Library and re-installing calibre? A new version 2.0 was just released, perhaps give that a try?

08-22-2014, 10:39 AM	#3
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Please post in the correct forum. Calibre questions belong in the Calibre forum, to where I'm now moving this.

08-26-2014, 11:46 AM	#4
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Does seem very weird... This setting is, however, set within the specific library database, and is backed up in the metadata_db_prefs_backup.json in the key "library_view books view state", subkey "column_sizes". NOT in %APPDATA%\calibre

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